Great Depression Timeline

By LuisMoya
  • National Bankruptcy

    National Bankruptcy

    1929, the United States was going through the most significant economic issue created by the stocks and the way people spent their money.
  • Banks decadence

    Banks decadence

    Around six hundred banks were closed in the U.S and 28 states in the country had no open banks.
  • Food Riots

    Food Riots

    The Food Riots started to break out in parts of the United States.
  • Unemployment

    Unemployment

    The amount of men without a job increased significantly from 4 million to 12 million during a period between the years 1930 to 1932.
  • The New Deal begins

    The New Deal begins

    The New Deal was a series of programs and projects instituted during the Great Depression by President Franklin D. Roosevelt that aimed to restore prosperity to Americans.
  • The Black Sunday

    The Black Sunday

    The most worst and deadly dust storm.
  • National Industrial Recovery Act

    National Industrial Recovery Act

    This act was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.
  • Heat Wave

    Heat Wave

    One of the hottest summers on records. Twelve states experimented temperatures above 110 degrees.
  • The Economy starts to contract again

    The Economy starts to contract again

    For the year, the economy grew 5.1%, unemployment fell to 14.3%, and prices rose 2.9%. The debt rose to $37 billion.
  • The Depression was Over

    The Depression was Over

    For the year, the economy shrank 3.3%. Unemployment rose to 19%. Prices fell 2.8%. The debt remained steady at $37 billion.
  • The Drought is back

    The Drought is back

    The drought returned. Louisiana experienced record temperatures.
  • U.S involved in the WWII

    U.S involved in the WWII

    Hitler conquered France and bombed London. The United States began sending arms to Britain. Congress reinstated the military draft.